The self timer is convenient for when you want to get shots of yourself with your family or friends. The shot will start after approximately 10 seconds.
IMPORTANT
When the [Shooting Mode] is set to [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0151028.gif) ] (Baby) mode, this setting cannot be made. Please make the setting in [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0151027.gif) ] (Auto), [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0151029.gif) ] (Cinema), [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0151030.gif) ] (Special Scene), or ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0151031.gif) (Program AE).
1. Turn on the camcorder and make sure it is set to a recording mode.
2. Touch [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0150964.gif) ].
3. ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095950.gif) Drag your finger left/right to bring the [Other Settings] menu to the center, and then ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095951.gif) touch the icon to open it.
4. ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095950.gif) Drag your finger up/down to bring the [Self Timer] setting into the orange selection bar, and then ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095951.gif) touch the button.
5. Touch [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0016969.gif) On ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0120978.gif) ].
REFERENCE
Repeat, selecting [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0016973.gif) Off], to turn off the self timer.
6. Touch [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0074552.gif) ].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0120978.gif) will appear on the screen.
Movies:
In record pause mode, press <START/STOP>.
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen.
Photos:
In record pause mode, touch [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0098307.gif) ].
- The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen.
- Photos cannot be recorded while the camcorder is set to ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0151029.gif) (Cinema) mode.
NOTE
- Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel the self timer.
- Pressing <START/STOP>, when recording movies.
- Touching [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0098307.gif) ], when recording photos.
- Turning off the camcorder.
- Changing the camcorders operating mode.
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